Characteristics

Code:

O-SLW-c-sq-v-5-l

Focus:

Overall: Satisfaction w Life as a Whole (O-SLW)

Time frame:

currently (today, these days, presently) (c)

Mode:

1 question (sq)

Scale Type:

verbal scale (v)

Scale Range:

5

Description

Self report on single question:

How satisfied are you currently with your own life? Please answer concerning ….. your life as a whole.
5  satisfied
4  fairly satisfied
3  about evenly satisfied and dissatisfied
2  somewhat dissatisfied
1  very dissatisfied

Question preceded by items on satisfaction with aspects of life.